Oral Answers to Questions

John Bercow Excerpts

Monday 6th June 2016 Commons Chamber

[Mr Barry Sheerman (Huddersfield) (Lab/Co-op)]

That is slightly misleading, because only 7% of local authorities think the new starter homes initiative is any good and 60% think it will be useless in their area. Is that not a fact? Look at this all-male, middle-aged group on the Government Front Bench who are saying to young people in our country, “There’s no hope of a home—not in their lifetime.”

[Mr Speaker]

I am sure the hon. Gentleman intended to insert the word “inadvertently” before the word “misleading”.

[Mr Sheerman]

indicated assent.

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[Peter Kyle (Hove) (Lab)]

rose—

[Mr Speaker]

Order. Edinburgh and south-east Scotland are a very long way from Hove. Notwithstanding the hon. Gentleman’s considerable ingenuity, I find it hard to see how he can relate this to Hove. He should be patient and have another go on another question. Keep waiting, man, and keep in good spirits. We will get you in somehow.

[Diana Johnson (Kingston upon Hull North) (Lab)]

8. What assessment he has made of the effect on local authority budgets of social care costs.

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[James Wharton]

I welcome my hon. Friend’s question; he is a passionate advocate for his constituency and the enterprise zones that lie within it. I have visited Samlesbury but not yet Warton—perhaps my namesake enterprise zone is due a visit shortly, and I would be delighted if he were to welcome my joining him in attending it. We will offer what support is needed to ensure that enterprise zones are successful, create jobs and drive forward our economy. I am always happy to talk to him about the particular needs in his constituency.

[Mr Speaker]

I am sure its residents will feel excitement and anticipation in equal measure.

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[Several hon. Members rose—]

[Mr Speaker]

Order. We must move on.